Senior Finance Controller

Company Description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in
and feel the difference.

Robert Bosch Inc. (Philippines) has diversified businesses in Power Tools, Automotive Aftermarket, Automotive Original Equipment, Building Technologies, Thermotechnology, and Drive and Control Technology (Bosch Rexroth). Additionally, the company’s Packaging Technology and Home Appliances businesses are represented through appointed local agents. In 2017, Bosch generated sales of USD 51 million (45 million euros) in the Philippines. Bosch continues to build its nationwide network as a socially responsible provider of innovative and beneficial technologies to the Philippines.

Job Description

Job Purpose
Controller supports the Finance and Controlling function in ensuring accurate financial reporting,
effective cost monitoring, reliable planning and forecasting, and timely management information. The
role works closely with the Controller and business partnering to analyze financial results and support
sound business decisions.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Closing
• Monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities.
• Propose journal entries, and make cost allocations to departments
• Prepare and validate financial reports and management information.
• Perform basic variance analysis between actual results, budget, and forecast.
• Assist in reviewing account balances and identifying unusual movements.
• Support reconciliation and follow-up of open financial items.

Planning & Forecasting
• Assist in annual budgeting and periodic forecasting.
• Collect and consolidate financial inputs from relevant business units.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast.
• Help maintain planning files, assumptions, and supporting documentation.
• Processing of cost allocation and budget uploads with the use of SAP COPA

Cost & Business Controlling
• Monitor costs, expenses, and cost-center performance.
• Support analysis of profitability, margins, and operational KPIs.
• Assist in identifying significant deviations and preparing explanations.
• Provide financial data and analysis to support business decisions.

Internal Controls & Compliance
• Support adherence to financial policies, accounting guidelines, and internal controls.
• Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist in ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial records.
• Help identify opportunities to improve finance processes and controls.

Reporting & Data Analysis
• Prepare recurring management reports.
• Management in financial statement preparation for internal and external reports.
• Filling and reporting of income tax
• Transfer price reporting and controlling management
• Maintain accurate financial data and reporting files.
• Use Excel and other financial/reporting systems to analyze data.
• Support automation and standardization of finance reports.

Qualifications

Qualifications
• At least a Bachelor’s/ College Degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• At least 7 years of relevant controlling/accounting experience.
• Good knowledge of basic accounting and financial principles.
• Well informed in financial subjects, accounting standards and practices, taxation laws and
business environments Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of SAP, Power BI, or similar ERP/reporting tools is an advantage.
• Pleasing personality and has good communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work with deadlines.

Key Competencies
• Analytical thinking
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Financial and business understanding
• Initiative and willingness to learn
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Customer orientation
• Problem-solving
• Good communication skills
• Integrity and confidentiality

Additional Information

Your future job offers you.

Flexible work time, medical services, and benefits & services.